🔥 Calling all LRSD dads and father-figures! Help kick off the school year in style by snapping a photo with your student on the first day of school, August 11. Upload your photo to LRSD’s contest page for a chance to win big! The top 50 entries will enjoy lunch with Superintendent Dr. Jermall Wright, and the top vote-getter will win dinner for six at the restaurant. 🍣🔥 Voting runs August 13–19. Let’s rock this school year, LRSD dads! 🎸


📢 Reminder: Students will be out on Monday, February 23, 2026, for a Professional Development Day. 🏫 Offices will remain open. Enjoy the long weekend!

LRSD schools will be closed for students Mon., Feb. 2, due to icy conditions impacting bus routes. Employees will report to work: non-school. staff - 8:30-4:00; school-based staff 8:30-3:30 p.m. Road conditions will be checked again Mon. & families will be notified about the status of school for Tuesday.

LRSD wants to hear from you! The Little Rock School District is inviting parents, students, staff, and community members to join upcoming community meetings focused on the FY27 budget. These conversations are a chance to learn more about district priorities, ask questions, and share feedback before final decisions are made. The first meeting will be Tuesday, Feb. 17 at 5:30 p.m. at Southwest Community Center (6401 Baseline Rd). The second meeting will be on Thursday, Feb. 19 at 5:30 p.m. at Henderson (401 John Barrow Rd). Both meetings will cover the same information. Come be part of the conversation as we plan responsibly for the future of LRSD.


Due to inclement weather, LRSD schools and offices will be closed on Monday and Tuesday, Jan. 26-27. LRSD will continue to monitor conditions and roadways and provide an update by Tuesday on the status of schools for the remainder of the week. Enjoy the snow, and stay safe and warm!

Arkansas School Choice Applications are now open! Live outside the Little Rock School District boundaries? You can still apply to one of our amazing LRSD schools! From award-winning arts and championship sports to STEM opportunities, career pathways, and early childhood programs, LRSD offers more ways for students to thrive. The deadline to apply is May 1, 2026. Learn more and apply at www.LRSD.org

🚀 Your student’s future starts here! 🌟
LRSD middle schools offer hands-on learning, career exploration, and creative opportunities for success.
🎓 Don’t miss the Middle School Recruitment Fair-Cirks Arena @ Hall High, 6700 “H” St., Wed, Oct 22 | 9 AM–2 PM.
More choices. Brighter futures.
https://aptg.co/7fBZcJ
LRSD middle schools offer hands-on learning, career exploration, and creative opportunities for success.
🎓 Don’t miss the Middle School Recruitment Fair-Cirks Arena @ Hall High, 6700 “H” St., Wed, Oct 22 | 9 AM–2 PM.
More choices. Brighter futures.
https://aptg.co/7fBZcJ
☕✨ Java with Jermall kicks off this week! Join LRSD Superintendent Dr. Jermall Wright on this Wednesday at Southwest High between 7:45 and 8:45 a.m. for coffee, refreshments, and great conversation with parents, staff, and community members. Can’t make it this time? Mark your calendar for October 8 at Mann Magnet Middle and November 12 at Terry Elementary. 💙 Everyone is invited!

UPDATE: Please review/comment on Proposed LRSD School Board Zone Map Option 4: https://lrsd.mydistricting.com/comments/plan/14/31.
Zones 1 & 7 are switched; slight changes have been made to Zones 4 & 6.
School attendance zones are NOT affected. Thanks for your support!
Zones 1 & 7 are switched; slight changes have been made to Zones 4 & 6.
School attendance zones are NOT affected. Thanks for your support!

📚✏️ Get ready to save, LRSD families! The Arkansas Sales Tax Holiday kicks off at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, August 2, 2025, and ends at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, August 3, 2025. During this time, you can purchase school supplies, clothing, instructional materials, and even electronics — tax free! 🛍️📅 Mark your calendars and stock up for back-to-school!

🍎 Did you know? Children in NAEYC-accredited early learning programs are nearly twice as likely to be rated “proficient” or “school ready!” That’s why the Little Rock School District’s Early Childhood Program is proud to pursue NAEYC accreditation — raising the bar for kindergarten readiness, educational equity, and lifelong success. ✨ Want your child to start strong? Find more information and enroll today at: https://www.lrsd.org/page/early-childhood.


💚💙 Future leaders at work! A group of rising 5th graders at Gibbs Magnet School took action this year with a creative idea—making and selling squishies to raise funds for Arkansas Children’s Hospital. Thanks to their leadership and teamwork, they raised enough to donate 32 blood pressure cuffs! What an inspiring example of student-led service!

✨ Gibbs Magnet School and Forest Heights STEM Academy have been named PLTW Distinguished Program Recipients! 🎉 This honor celebrates the school's commitment to increasing access, engagement, and achievement in STEM education through Project Lead The Way. 👏 Congratulations to our students, educators, and community!

📢 Reminder: All schools and offices in the Little Rock School District will be closed on Monday in observance of Memorial Day. We wish everyone a safe and meaningful holiday weekend as we honor those who have served our country. ❤️🤍💙 #MemorialDay #ReimaginingLRSD

***LRSD Board Meeting and Public Comment/Employee Hearing Thursday, May 15, 2025 – Starting at 5:30 p.m. LRSD Boardroom, Admin Bldg. - 810 W. Markham Agenda: https://lrsd.diligent.community/Portal/ Watch Live: www.lrsdlive.com

🌏✨ Gibbs Magnet School recently hosted 17 students from Tennoji High School in Osaka, Japan, for a day of cultural exchange and global connection! From a welcome by our 1st graders to origami, songs, and shared classroom experiences, it was an unforgettable celebration of learning and friendship. Big thanks to our generous sponsors who helped make it all happen! 💙

****Continuation of Recessed LRSD April 24th Board Meeting - Thursday, May 1, 2025 - 5:30 PM; 810 W. Markham, LRSD Boardroom
Agenda: https://lrsd.diligent.community/Portal/ - under "Recent Meetings" - April 24
Watch Live: www.lrsdlive.com
****LRSD Special Board Meeting/Public Comment/Work Session, Thurs., April 10, Starting at 5:30 PM; 810 W. Markham, LRSD Boardroom
Agenda: https://lrsd.diligent.community/Portal/
Watch Live: www.lrsdlive.com

Update - All LRSD Schools/Offices Open Monday, April 7, except Western Hills. If you live in an area where roads are impassable & buses cannot travel, please make alternate plans if possible to get your student to/from school. Thank you for your patience. See more here: https://5il.co/3crlu

LRSD is assessing impact of weekend's severe weather - power outages, downed trees & blocked roadways. Working with Entergy & City of Little Rock to evaluate conditions and next steps. Please expect update by 7PM tonite. Read full message here: https://5il.co/3crax
Thanks!

